Governments issue warnings, evacuations amid escalating tensionsAustralia advised nationals to depart Israel and Lebanon using commercial flights while it remains possible. February 25, 2026
Iranian dissident: Israel is our natural ally, we are ready to overthrow the regimeIranian man opposed to the Islamic Republic speaks with Israeli public broadcaster in fluent Hebrew, calls for the US and Israel to strike from the air while dissidents fight the regime on the ground. February 25, 2026
Iranian opposition group claims attack on Khamenei headquartersPMOI/MEK says dawn assault on heavily guarded Tehran complex led to heavy clashes with IRGC. February 25, 2026
F-22 Raptors land in Israel as region stands on brink of warThe aircraft is primarily designed to penetrate contested airspace and neutralize enemy air defenses in the early stages of potential operations. February 24, 2026
Report: Trump frustrated with military options for confronting Iran'Everything that has been written about a potential war with Iran has been written incorrectly, and purposefully so,' Trump said. February 24, 2026
Jordanian parliament votes to strike ‘Israel’ from official recordIslamist lawmakers say the Jewish state should not be named due to its 'enemy' status. February 24, 2026
Trump dismisses ‘fake news’ US planning limited Iran strikes, says Iran will face a ‘very bad day’ if no deal reachedPresident Trump denies reports that top US general opposes war with Iran, warning that if no deal is reached it will be a 'very bad day' for Iran. February 24, 2026
Trump leaning towards initial strike to force Iranian submissionDuring the initial strikes, the US could bomb the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps headquarters, ballistic missile sites, and nuclear facilities. February 23, 2026
US embassy staff evacuated from Beirut as regional war loomsThe evacuation comes as concerns grow that Lebanon could be drawn into a wider regional confrontation. February 23, 2026
Iran strikes secret €500M missile deal with Russia for 2,500 Verba systems to rebuild air defensesThe portable systems are designed to engage drones, helicopters, low-flying jets, and certain cruise missiles, potentially complicating aerial operations conducted at lower altitudes. February 23, 2026
Iran-backed groups step up military preparations across regionThe decision comes amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions and Israeli warnings over potential Houthi involvement. February 23, 2026
Iran has terrorized international waters for decades — now India and the world have had enoughWhat we are witnessing is the birth of the Indo-Abrahamic Alliance—a strategic pincer movement connecting India, Israel, the UAE, and the United States. February 23, 2026
Iran retaliatory strikes will target Israel and US bases, foreign minister saysAraghchi expresses optimism regarding possibility of negotiating deal and avoiding war with US but warns that if US strikes, Iran will bomb Israel and American bases in the Mideast. February 23, 2026
What a joint U.S.–Israeli strike on Iran would look likeAny such operation would be accompanied by a broad defensive coalition, with European and regional partners contributing to missile‑interception efforts. February 22, 2026
Report: US offers Iran nuke talks this Friday – on one conditionTrump administration reportedly offers to hold a third round of nuclear talks with Iran this Friday, if Tehran can put together a detailed draft for a nuclear deal in the next 48 hours. February 22, 2026
Israel to form global alliance against radical Islam, says NetanyahuPrime Minister Netanyahu lays out vision for "hexagon" of alliances with India, moderate Arab states, African nations, and Mediterranean allies to form a bulwark against both the Iranian axis and radical Sunni Islam. February 22, 2026
Trump ‘curious’ why Iran hasn’t capitulated to US pressure – WitkoffPresident Donald Trump perplexed by Iran's continued obstinance in the face of a major American military buildup and the threat of war. February 22, 2026
Khamenei prepares successor amid assassination fearsOfficials were reportedly instructed to designate multiple replacements for key positions. February 22, 2026
Iran may hit Trump’s private Florida residence if US strikes, says Iranian lawmakerIranian MP and member of the national security committee warns that if US strikes Iran, Tehran could retaliate with attacks on Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. February 22, 2026
Explainer: US military buildup and scenarios for war with IranAccording to recent leaks as well as public statements by officials, the U.S. administration is actively weighing three distinct operational courses of action. February 22, 2026
Huckabee backs massive ‘biblical Israel’ expansion, sparking firestormGovernments across the Arab and Muslim world issued strong condemnations, accusing Huckabee of inflaming tensions and contradicting international law. February 22, 2026
Trump weighing initial limited strikes on Iran to force a dealThe Pentagon presented a number of scenarios to Trump, including the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his son and possible successor Mojtaba Khamenei and senior mullahs. February 21, 2026
A look at the US military assets in the Middle EastThe U.S. military buildup is technically the region's largest since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. February 20, 2026
From Yemen to the Horn: How the Houthis are expanding the battlefield into East AfricaThe Houthis no longer operate as a local insurgency defending terrain, but as a power-projection actor seeking redundancy, reach, and resilience. February 20, 2026
‘Return them to the villages’: Israeli Druze leader pleads for access to southern SyriaSheikh Mowafaq Tarif, the Druze spiritual leader, has met with international officials who he says acknowledge the scale of the crisis but deflect responsibility. February 19, 2026
US considering killing Iranian leaders, bombing missile bases and nuclear sites – reportSecurity officials briefing President Trump on possible options for attacks on Iran in the event diplomacy fails present plans for targeted killings of Iranian leaders, an expanded air campaign against Iranian nuclear sites, and bombings of Iran's ballistic missile program. February 19, 2026
Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz as military drills intensifyThe warning follows recent Iranian naval drills conducted in and around the strait. February 19, 2026
USS Gerald R. Ford likely to deploy off Israel’s coast – reportThe carrier may initially deploy off Israel’s coast to help defend Tel Aviv and other cities. February 19, 2026
Report: US military ready for Iran war, Trump could launch strikes this weekendThe US could strike Iran as soon as this weekend if Trump decides on military intervention, top national security officials say. February 19, 2026
Trump: Iran ‘highly unstable,’ may attack ‘friendly countries’ if no deal reachedPresident Donald Trump warns US may strike Iran if no deal is reached, adding that Tehran could attack allies in the region. February 19, 2026
Khamenei taunts Trump while Iran negotiates in GenevaTehran’s approach appears aimed at prolonging negotiations to counter the Trump administration’s push for clear concessions. February 18, 2026
Vance: Iran refusing to acknowledge Trump’s red lines'The president of the United States is very much trying to find a solution here, whether it’s through diplomatic options or through another option, that means the Iranians cannot have a nuclear weapon.' February 18, 2026
Massive US military airlift underway as war with Iran loomsDozens of U.S. Air Force aircraft, including tankers, transports, and an E-3 AWACS, were active across the U.S. and Europe. February 18, 2026
Lebanon sets 4-month window for next Hezbollah disarmament phaseThe second phase covers the area between the Litani and Awali rivers, roughly 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Beirut. February 17, 2026
Iran reports progress in talks as US military pressure mounts'We reached agreements on the main issues,' Araghchi was quoted as saying. February 17, 2026
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, launches missiles in naval exercises during talks with USDuring second round of nuclear deal talks with the US, Iran launches naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz, temporarily shutting down the strategic waterway and conducting live-fire exercises. February 17, 2026
Trump, Netanyahu on same page on how to handle Iran – senatorSenator Lindsey Graham meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu during Israel visit, says Trump will decide on whether to bomb Iran in a matter of weeks, not months. February 17, 2026
Khamenei threatens to sink US carrier as negotiations resume"More dangerous than the aircraft carrier is the weapon that can send it to the bottom of the sea,” Khamenei threatened. February 17, 2026
Trump: Iran doesn’t want the consequences of not making a dealPresident Trump says he will be 'indirectly' involved in Tuesday's negotiations with Iran in Geneva, adds he believes Iran wants to reach a deal because it fears the consequences of failing to do so. February 17, 2026
Trump told Netanyahu US will back Israeli strikes if negotiations fail – reportPresident Donald Trump reportedly told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently that the US will back Israeli airstrikes on Iran's missile program if negotiations fail. February 16, 2026
Gaza hospital lashes out after aid group confirms terror presenceAccording to the Israeli military, 85% of Gaza’s hospitals have been used by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad for terror. February 15, 2026
Iran led by ‘religious Nazis,’ says US senator, comparing Ayatollah to HitlerRepublican Senator Lindsey Graham calls Iranian regime the 'mothership of terrorism' that must be toppled, comparing Iran's leaders to Nazis. February 15, 2026
Iran: Trump’s demands for zero enrichment not on the tableTehran says it is willing to compromise if US offers sanctions relief, adding that it is only ready to consider limits to uranium enrichment but not a total halt to the program. February 15, 2026
Trump, Netanyahu agree to target Iranian oil exports to pressure regime – reportTrump and Netanyahu reportedly decide to pursue 'maximum pressure' against Iranian regime, targeting Iran's economy while military buildup continues amid ongoing attempts at diplomacy. February 15, 2026
US preparing for weeks-long campaign against Iran – reportDespite the ongoing diplomatic track, the US is preparing for the possibility of a prolonged military confrontation. February 15, 2026
Syria not demanding Israel hand over Golan in security talks, FM saysNegotiations between Israel and Syria are limited to possible withdrawal from buffer zone seized in 2024, Syrian foreign minister says. February 15, 2026
Kushner, Witkoff warn Trump that US unlikely to reach deal with IranSteve Witkoff and Jared Kushner reportedly warn President Trump that the odds of reaching a new nuclear deal with Iran are extremely low, even as they continue to give diplomacy a chance. February 15, 2026
Succession rumors swirl after Khamenei sends Khomeini’s grandson to ceremonyDespite his lineage, Hassan Khomeini lacks executive, administrative, or economic management experience. February 14, 2026
Where’s Khamenei? Speculation swirls over Supreme Leader’s whereaboutsLarijani's direct flight from Doha to Mashhad, bypassing the capital, was described as highly unusual. February 12, 2026
Iran: We’ll bomb US bases if we’re attackedTop Iranian security official denies that the US has proposed a framework for a nuclear agreement, threatens to strike US military bases in the Middle East if Trump orders attacks on Iran. February 12, 2026
Ahead of next round of talks, Iran insists missile program is off limits'Our missiles are not subject to negotiations and will not be,' Araghchi said. February 11, 2026
US may seize Iranian oil tankers as alternative to airstrikesThe Trump administration is mulling a plan to pressure Tehran to make concessions on its uranium enrichment and ballistic missile program in lieu of a major air campaign. February 11, 2026
Despite blows, Hezbollah’s civilian arm continues radicalization, recruitmentHezbollah in Lebanon has two main councils: the Jihad Council, which handles terrorist activities, and the Executive Council, which handles civilian affairs. February 11, 2026
Anti-Hamas armed groups in Gaza: Interview with the ‘Free Homeland Forces’'The main aim is to destroy Hamas. We don’t want masked men ruling us.' February 11, 2026
Satellite images reveal Iran shoring up Isfahan nuclear facility’s defensesIran fortifying nuclear facility struck during June 2025 war, making its entrances less vulnerable to air attack amid fears of possible war with the US. February 10, 2026
US general lauds Lebanese discovery of Hezbollah tunnel'Dismantling tunnels nefariously used by non-state actors to store ammunition, missiles and attack drones promotes peace and stability in Lebanon and across the region,' Cooper wrote on X on Monday. February 10, 2026
Somalia warns Israel against military base in Somaliland, signs defense pact with Saudi ArabiaFor years Somalia has hosted military facilities for foreign powers, including Turkey and Egypt. February 10, 2026
Trump faces narrow options as Iran holds firmMeaningful concessions would expose the ruling system to existential danger by making future military retaliation easier if Iran again threatens others or unleashes large-scale violence at home. February 9, 2026
Israel warns Iran is developing nuclear missiles to hit US, EuropeIsraeli consul general in New York declares Iran the new 'evil empire,' warning that Tehran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and long-range ballistic missiles threatens not only Israel. February 9, 2026
A first: Ayatollah Khamenei misses air force swearing-in ceremony, raising questions regarding his healthAyatollah Ali Khamenei cancels planned appearance at Iranian Air Force ceremony, marking the first time since taking power he has failed to appear and raising questions regarding his health. February 9, 2026
